38760 ZIP Code — Metcalfe, MS

Washington County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38760 is located in Metcalfe, Mississippi, within Washington County. It covers approximately 1.63 square miles and serves a population of 982 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38760

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $75,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $48,750. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 38760 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

982

population

1.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38760 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38760

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38760. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Metcalfe	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	982
Population density	602 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	1.63 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.4568
Longitude	-90.9911
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.3%	63.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	23.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	10.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

982

Population

602

People per sq mi

23.6

Median age

$48,750

Median household income

$21,716

Per capita income

$75,000

Median home value

$588

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

312

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

102

15–19

131

20–24

110

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	175	17.8%
18 and over	807	82.2%
65 and over	112	11.4%
Median age	23.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 94.2%

White 2.6%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	939	94.2%
White	26	2.6%
Two or more races	17	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.3%	63.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	23.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	10.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	3.4%

$10k–$15k 21.8%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 29.4%

$75k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	21.8%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	29.4%
$75k–$100k	5.5%
$100k–$150k	2.5%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
Median income	$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 64.7%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,000
Median rent / month	$588
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	69.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.9%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	30.9%
1960–1969	28.5%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	28.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.7%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	17.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.1%
Electricity	46.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	31.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	56	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	166	50.9%
Households with children under 18	85	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	28.2%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.8%	62.9%
Married	28.9%	14.2%
Separated	5.3%	4.9%
Widowed	0.0%	2.5%
Divorced	2.0%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	12.5%
High school	122	25.8%
College / grad school	292	61.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 31.9%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Retail trade 12.7%

Construction 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Professional & management 1.7%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.9%
Service	6.1%
Sales & office	36.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	33.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	7.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 17.8%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 18.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	7.1%
Supplemental Security	16.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.8%
High blood pressure	50.1%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	17.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	10.1%
No physical activity	37.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	28.5%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	24.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.7%
Visited dentist	42.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.7%
Under 18	34.3%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	75.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.2%
Public insurance	35.5%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	982	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	982	100.0%
Born in same state	973	99.1%
Born in different state	864	88.0%
Foreign born	9	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	174	17.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	66.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38760

What city is ZIP code 38760 in?

ZIP code 38760 is primarily assigned to Metcalfe, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38760 in?

ZIP code 38760 falls within Washington County, Mississippi.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38760?

Health data for ZIP code 38760 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 38760 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 38760 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38760?

The median home value in ZIP code 38760 is $75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 38760?

ZIP code 38760 has an estimated population of 982 residents, with a density of 601 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38760 in?

ZIP code 38760 observes the CST timezone.